9/16/2021
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Barbara Moore, who served as the senior noncommissioned officer in charge of the human resource department for the South Carolina National Guard Joint Force Headquarters out of Columbia, South Carolina prior to her retirement, and her son, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Carten Lemont Moze, who currently serves as the senior cyber operations noncommissioned officer for the South Carolina National Guard, 125th Cyber Protection Battalion out of Eastover, South Carolina, are one of the stories of families serving together in the South Carolina National Guard after 9/11. (Courtesy photo)

9/16/2021
COLUMBIA, S.C- Twenty years have passed since September 11, 2001 and the South Carolina National Guard has had many families throughout the years serve within its ranks. The past 20 years have brought the unique opportunity for some parents and children to serve together, with multiple generations supporting the same conflicts in defense of the nation.

9/13/2021
The South Carolina National Guard recognizes the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 by participating in a remembrance ceremony held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, South Carolina, Sept. 11, 2021. The South Carolina National Guard’s participation included music by the 246th Army Band, an F-16 flyover by the South Carolina Air National Guard, as well as other honors rendered in remembrance of the events of 9/11. The South Carolina National Guard is committed to preserving the memory of all service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice to their country since 9/11, as well as supporting current and former military service members and first responders. The South Carolina National Guard is a community-based organization and participates in community events to bring visibility to the Soldiers, Airmen, and the capabilities of the organization. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Chelsea Baker, South Carolina National Guard)

9/11/2021
The South Carolina National Guard recognizes the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 by participating in a remembrance ceremony held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, South Carolina, Sept. 11, 2021. The South Carolina National Guard’s participation included music by the 246th Army Band, an F-16 flyover by the South Carolina Air National Guard, as well as other honors rendered in remembrance of the events of 9/11. The South Carolina National Guard is committed to preserving the memory of all service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice to their country since 9/11, as well as supporting current and former military service members and first responders. The South Carolina National Guard is a community-based organization and participates in community events to bring visibility to the Soldiers, Airmen, and the capabilities of the organization. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Cpl. Mikailla Brownfield)

9/11/2021
The South Carolina National Guard recognizes the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 by participating in a remembrance ceremony held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, South Carolina, Sept. 11, 2021. The South Carolina National Guard’s participation included music by the 246th Army Band, an F-16 flyover by the South Carolina Air National Guard, as well as other honors rendered in remembrance of the events of 9/11. The South Carolina National Guard is committed to preserving the memory of all service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice to their country since 9/11, as well as supporting current and former military service members and first responders. The South Carolina National Guard is a community-based organization and participates in community events to bring visibility to the Soldiers, Airmen, and the capabilities of the organization. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Cpl. Mikailla Brownfield)